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Richey Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 422 students
 

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Posted October 2, 2009
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Two of my grandchildren go there. It has the best teachers and the principal is awesome. The children love school and their teachers and when a child loves the teacher all through school that is saying something. The teachers must be top notch and the principal the best.

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They have a GREAT teaching staff, their Principal really cares about her students and they always keep me informed about what's happening in both my childrens' curriculum. My boys NEVER come home saying they don't want to go to school bbecause they enjoy being there! Also, they have a wonderful Outreach Program that helps to take care of the less fortunate in our area.
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Posted October 3, 2008
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Richey is a wonderful school! They really encourage parent interaction and fun for the whole family. They encourage and apply sholastics in a way that all can understand. Teachers and principal are always accesable.
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Posted August 20, 2008
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The principal at Richey is very accesible to parents that have any questions. The staff goes above and beyond to make the students feel welcome and the parents fel comfortable.
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Posted August 20, 2008
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Best school ever! Perfect teachers,principal, nurse, staff! Could not ask for better! Understanding, patient, knowledge and teaching skills unbelivable! Beyond any school as far as I am concerned on teaching skills.
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Posted August 12, 2007
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The faculty and staff of Richey are GREAT! They are willing to try new things and are not afraid of being the first to try something. Their focus is the children and their well-being. We are very proud to have our child attend Richey Elementary. Thank you
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Posted July 30, 2004
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My son just finished kindergarden. I always prefered private school. This school gave me a great impression of the puplic school system. I couldn't have asked for a better teacher. It was sad to say goodbye to her. My son learned a lot more than expected. I hope to keep him there for the next 4 years. This school is very small, which I like. I advise to come see the school. Im sure your children will have a positive experience.
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2009.

58 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

51 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

80 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

64 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

77 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
57%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

88 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

75 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

71 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
60%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

86 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

71 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

84 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
57%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female92%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
White90%
Low socioeconomic status77%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed92%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant88%

Reading

All Students82%
Female85%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Low socioeconomic status68%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed82%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant82%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students58%
Female52%
Male63%
African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
White63%
Low socioeconomic status44%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Title In/a
Special ed11%
Regular ed71%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English57%
Not migrant58%

Reading

All Students64%
Female63%
Male66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Low socioeconomic status59%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Title In/a
Regular ed63%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English64%
Not migrant64%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
Female71%
Male81%
African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Low socioeconomic status66%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed85%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant77%

Reading

All Students84%
Female75%
Male91%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Low socioeconomic status71%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed84%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students66%
Female67%
Male65%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
White75%
Low socioeconomic status48%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Title In/a
Special ed25%
Regular ed76%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant66%

Reading

All Students83%
Female86%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Low socioeconomic status70%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed83%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant83%

Writing

All Students43%
Female62%
Male24%
African American13%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
White50%
Low socioeconomic status26%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular ed50%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English45%
Not migrant43%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 58% 50%
Black 20% 32%
Hispanic 19% 12%
Asian 2% 3%
Two or more races 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 57%N/A48%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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